Mezzo-Soprano Deepa Johnny | Official Website

“Deepa Johnny is a revelation. The color of the voice is superb, with powerful bass and controlled treble. She takes to the stage with fever and confidence."

—Forum Opera, Carmen

“Deepa Johnny is a near-perfect Rosina. Her playful stage presence, warm tone, and expressive diction all contribute to her portrayal of a Rosina full of energy and character, especially with her flawless command of the bel canto technique.”

— Forum Opera, Il barbiere di Siviglia

“Deepa Johnny’s stage presence is admirable; the overflowing sensuality, the wide vocal range with an easy top and well-rounded bottom, as well as her rich timbre”

— Patrick Imbaud, Res Musica

"... Johnny achieves the remarkable feat of delivering an almost nonchalant interpretation while playing the young ingénue recounting her passions. The singer was met with resounding applause."

— Olyrix, Il barbiere di Siviglia

Biography

The formidable and sensual Carmen by Deepa Johnny, a young Canadian mezzo-soprano of Omani origin, caused a sensation on Friday at the premiere.

Radio Classique, September 2023

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Omani-born Canadian mezzo-soprano Deepa Johnny gained recognition in major competitions whilst still studying at Indiana University; she was awarded the Andre Bourbeau Best Canadian Artist award and the ICI Musique People’s Choice award at the 2022 Concours Musical International de Montreal competition and was the winner of the Western Canada District of the 2020 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She joined LA Opera’s prestigious Domingo-Colburn Stein’s Young Artist Program in the 2022/23 season, making her debut there to considerable acclaim in the role of Owen’s daughter in Omar, a world-premiere by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels.

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“[Deepa Johnny] offers an undeniable stage presence. Demonstrating virtuosity, a wide dynamic range and an expressive timbre, her voice can be sinuous, seductive and scathing like a slap.”

— Joël Heuillon, Olyrix

Upcoming Schedule

Lyon, France

June 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

Cosi fan tutte

Opéra de Lyon

Role debut as Dorabella

“Venables’ score is at its most patient showcasing the vocal beauty of Deepa Johnny”

— New York Times, July 2023